Met my freshman students today. What an amazing bunch of kids they are. They reminded me of a string of pearls, each one unique but very valuable.
My cooperating teacher facilitated each block of students while I pretty much observed. What struck me was how she was effectively able to make a personal connection with each and every student and her ability to laugh at herself when she would make a "goof." I believe these traits help ease the anxiety of the students, simply because as I was observing her, the anxiety I had been experiencing over the summer all seemed to fade away.
So, my first day of student teaching has come and gone without incident and I am feeling much more at ease about this experience and am looking forward to all the adventures this semester holds for me and all of my "pearls."
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